College comparison

Louisiana Culinary Institute vs West Virginia University Institute of Technology

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Louisiana Culinary Institute Baton Rouge, LA	West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV
Acceptance rateWest Virginia University Institute of Technology is more selective	38%	37%
SAT (25–75)	—	880–1120
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	77	981
Avg net price	$28,869	$9,337
Median earnings (10 yr)West Virginia University Institute of Technology reports higher median earnings	$40,359	$55,939
Graduation rate	—	33%
Median debt	$16,200	$22,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (for-profit)	Public

Quick answers

Is Louisiana Culinary Institute or West Virginia University Institute of Technology harder to get into?

West Virginia University Institute of Technology is more selective: Louisiana Culinary Institute's acceptance rate is approximately 38% and West Virginia University Institute of Technology's is approximately 37% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Louisiana Culinary Institute vs West Virginia University Institute of Technology?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Louisiana Culinary Institute and 880–1120 at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.